How to Make Shoulders Look Broader – Top Style Picks

If you want to give the appearance of broader shoulders, style choices matter. Structured fits, visual tricks, and the right outer layers can build the illusion of a more athletic, V-shaped silhouette. Whether you're naturally narrow or just want more balance in your frame, these styling tips and product picks will help—alongside real-time sizing from Tellar.co.uk.

1. Choose Structured Outerwear

• Try: Field jackets, Harringtons, or bomber jackets with shoulder seams

• Why: Shoulder structure adds angularity and broadens the upper frame visually

• Brands to explore: Barbour, Belstaff, Norse Projects, Wax London

2. Go for Raglan or Set-in Sleeves

• Try: Knitwear, overshirts, and outerwear with raglan or dropped seams

• Why: Set-in sleeves give definition, while raglan styles extend shoulder line

• Great finds: Sunspel jumpers, Arket sweatshirts, Oliver Spencer knits

3. Layer with Overshirts or Shackets

• Try: Mid-weight overshirts worn open or structured chore jackets

• Why: Adds bulk and framing across the chest and shoulders

• Shop from: Percival, Wax London, A Day’s March

4. Use Visual Cues

• Horizontal patterns across chest/shoulders broaden width

• Epaulettes, chest pockets, contrast panels help build volume up top

• Layering a hoodie under a jacket can push out shoulders subtly

5. Tapered Bottoms Help

• Try: Slim jeans or tapered chinos

• Why: Creating a narrower lower half exaggerates upper width

• Explore: COS Tapered, Reiss Athletic Fit, Uniqlo Slim

6. Prioritise Shoulder-Defined Blazers

• Try: Soft tailored blazers with light padding or sharp cut

• Why: Shoulders appear wider when supported by structure

• Favourites: Drake’s unstructured tailoring, Reiss blazers, A.P.C. soft jackets

7. Avoid These if You Want Width

• Drop-shoulder oversized tees

• Longline or slouchy jumpers

• All-black top-to-bottom fits (they compress the frame visually)

Tellar Helps You Get the Fit Right

Structure is only effective when it fits correctly. Use Tellar.co.uk to:

1. Input your chest, waist and hips—or a known size in a favourite brand

2. Get your exact size in structured jackets, shirts, and knits from 1,500+ brands

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Final Word

Making your shoulders look broader is all about smart styling—structure, layering, and silhouette balance. With Tellar.co.uk, you’ll make sure the fit matches the intent, brand by brand.

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